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Espel Family History

Espel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Esper, Espe, Espey, Eppel, Estel, Engel, Eitel, Capel, Appel, Kessel

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Where is the Espel family from?

You can see how Espel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Espel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Espel families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Espel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Espel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Espel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Espel. 34% of Espel men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Sprayer
    34%

What Espel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Espel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Espel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Espel. For the veterans among your Espel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Espel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Espel in 1962 was 63, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Espel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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